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OIL 2489

1980 Jba Falcon

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

13,040 mi
Last recorded13,040 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2010
Typical for 1980 Jba Falcon13,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOIL 2489
MakeJba
ModelFalcon
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2010 13,040 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 11,762 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 9,487 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 9,487 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 8,126 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2007 8,126 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 7,185 miles

How Reliable is the Jba Falcon?

Based on 2,154 MOT tests across 204 vehicles.

81.9%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
204
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 37
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 35
Steering rack gaiter split 34
Registration plate lamp not working 25
Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 24
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OIL 2489 is a 1980 Jba Falcon in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1980 Jba Falcon models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 13,158 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Jba Falcon fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OIL 2489, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jba Falcon typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 46 years old, this Jba Falcon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OIL 2489 registered?

OIL 2489 is a 1980 Jba Falcon, first registered on 28 February 1980.

Is OIL 2489 safe to buy?

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